New DOL Guidance on FFCRA Addresses Use of Employer PTO Policies

On April 20, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) provided new guidance for compliance with the paid sick leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA). One important clarification involves the interplay between leave under the FFCRA and the employer’s paid time off policy (PTO). The DOL made clear that the circumstances in which PTO may be used in conjunction with FFCRA leave will differ depending on whether leave is taken under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act or the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.
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04/28/2020